Job Advert
NETWORK LEAD CLINICIAN/PROFESSIONAL
National Prison Care Network
Fixed term up to 2 years
Up to 2 PAs/week in total
In line with Scottish Government Health and Social Care Directorates guidance, National Services Division (NSD) is seeking to appoint an enthusiastic and highly motivated Lead Clinician/Professional Ambassador for the National Prison Care Network.
Working closely with clinical and NSD colleagues the post holders will have a key strategic role in promoting and driving forward the development of an effective, integrated, multidisciplinary service for prison care throughout Scotland.
Applicants will be leaders in their clinical field/field with experience of working at a strategic level and ideally a national level, and in the provision and development of services. A proven record in leading change, ability to work across traditional organisational, geographical and professional boundaries and a demonstrable understanding of the ethos of clinical networks are desirable. Experience of negotiating the evolving landscape of health and social care, an understanding of the complex needs of the population in prisons and the wider justice system would be advantageous. Applications would be welcome from candidates from a wide range of professions across the multidisciplinary team.
Applicants must have a current substantive role as an NHS Scotland employee and have the support of their Clinical Director/Head of Nursing/Service Lead for this post to be incorporated into their job plan. The employing NHS Board will be recompensed for the agreed sessional commitment on the basis of evidence of actual backfill costs incurred to release the individual to fulfil the Lead Clinician role requirements.
For an informal discussion on the post, please contact Kate Burley, Associate Programme Director, on 07775 778 505 / kate.burley@nhs.net or Sarah Florida-James, Senior Programme Manager, on 07760 202206 sarah.florida-james@nhs.net.
Further information on NSS is available from: www.nhsnss.org
Closing date for completed applications is 17th March 2020.
Interviews will be held on Thursday 28th April 2020.
Please note that the majority of correspondence is sent by e-mail only, so please check your e-mail regularly (including junk folders). CVs are not acceptable and a fully completed application is a pre-requisite.
NHS National Services Scotland is the common name of the Common Services Agency for the Scottish Health Service.
NHS National Services Scotland is an equal opportunities employer.
Candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria will be guaranteed an interview.